Chiefs sign third-round pick Knile Davis

Running back Knile Davis, selected by the Chiefs in the third round of the NFL Draft last month, signed with the Chiefs. The Chiefs are hoping the 227-pound Davis can be a power back to complement the speed and big-play ability of Jamaal Charles.

Running back Knile Davis, selected by the Chiefs in the third round of the NFL Draft last month, signed with the club on Monday.

The Chiefs are hoping the 227-pound Davis can be a power back to complement the speed and big-play ability of Jamaal Charles. But they also believe Davis has the speed and ability to be more than just a goal-line and short-yardage alternative to Charles.

Davis had a huge season at Arkansas in 2010, rushing for 1,322 yards and 13 touchdowns. But he missed all of 2011 because of a broken ankle.

Last season Davis fumbled numerous times and missed a couple of games because of a hamstring injury. He rushed for only 377 yards.

The Chiefs have now signed three of their eight draft picks. They previously signed sixth-round center Eric Kush and seventh-round linebacker Mike Catapano.

Also Monday, the Chiefs released fullbacks Ryan D’Imperio and Nate Eachus and safety Jose Gumbs. They also signed six players who attended last weekend’s rookie mini-camp: running back Jordan Roberts, defensive linemen Risean Brousard and Miguel Chavis and defensive backs Greg Castillo, Justin Glenn and James Rogers.